SQL Server Management Studio for Mac - The best free alternative
Is there SQL Server Management Studio for Mac?
Although there’s a Visual Studio Code for Mac, the SSMS team has no plan to make the app cross-platform. So the straight answer is no, there isn’t.
So your choice would be using an alternative on Mac. In this case, let’s take a look at why TablePlus would be your tool of choice:
1. A native app for mac.
TablePlus was built natively for Mac that it integrates within the operating system, leverages the native elements and offers an outstanding performance. It’s fast, lightweight, and reliable.
2. An intuitive user interface.
It’s simple, clean, and it just works the way we expect, no need to spend much time on learning how to use.
3. A multi-database management app.
Other than a great support for MS SQL Server, TablePlus also supports a handful list of other relational databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Amazon Redshift, Oracle, CockroachDB, Vertica, also Redis and Cassandra.
4. A free app.
TablePlus is available for free, no time limit. It has pretty much everything you need for a database tool. Only purchase a license when you love it and want to do a lot more with it.
Some main functions that make database management easier:
- A spreadsheet-like view to browse, edit data table and its structure directly.
- Multiple data filters to quickly see what you need.
- A smart SQL Query Editor with built-in syntax highlighting, auto-suggestion, split panes…
- Multi-tabs, multi-windows view to simultaneously manage different databases.
- History and Favorite with Keyword Binding that quickly calls the frequently used queries.
- Safe mode & Code review to keep track of the changes you’ve made.
- Export & Import CSV.
And many more….
But that’s enough said, perhaps you should try the app and get a feel for yourself. It’s free anyway.
